Exclusive: Inside the Disney Wonder makeover

USA TODAY Cruise got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look earlier this month at the unprecedented six-week overhaul of the iconic vessel, which is taking place at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain.

As can be seen in the video, Disney's second-oldest ship is being significantly transformed with new deck-top areas, a new restaurant themed around Princess Tiana from the animated film The Princess and the Frog, and new children's zones that includes a Marvel-themed area.

The changes to the 1,754-passenger vessel include the removal of the ship's iconic Mickey Pool. It's being replaced by a new watery fun zone for kids.

Other notable changes to Disney Wonder include a major reworking of its grand Lobby Atrium — a signature feature — and the complete re-theming of its adults-only entertainment zone. The adult area will have a new English pub and a new nightclub.

Disney Wonder will return to service on Nov. 10 with sailings from Galveston, Texas.

The makeover is on a similar scale to an overhaul of the Disney Wonder's sister ship, Disney Magic, in 2013 (scroll through the carousel at the bottom of this page for a look at the changes to that vessel).

Unveiled in 1998 and 1999, respectively, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder were Disney's first two ships and are much-beloved by Disney fans. The company now has four vessels, with two more on order for delivery in 2021 and 2023.